by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2006 @ 12:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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NIS America announced today that Generation of Chaos for the PSP has shipped to North American retailers and is in stores now. Generation of Chaos has evolved into a new handheld game, letting North American strategy RPG fans to stretch their minds and meet the ultimate challenge and thrill of victory.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2006 @ 12:11 p.m. PST | Filed under
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When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are systematically eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. For Agent 47 it's business as usual, until suddenly he loses contact with The ICA. Sensing that he may be the next target, he travels to America, where he prepares to make a killing.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2006 @ 11:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The follow-up to last year's smash hit female wrestling video game, Rumble Roses XX for the Xbox 360 will feature a full lineup of incredible looking wrestlers along with all-new moves, gameplay modes, tag team action and online play.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2006 @ 11:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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On Thursday, March 16, six new stars will be unveiled on Walk of Game, the landmark destination honoring icons of the videogame industry. This year, Walk of Game celebrates Sid Meier and John Carmack for Lifetime Achievement, and Lara Croft, StarCraft, Final Fantasy and EverQuest as favorite Games/Characters.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2006 @ 11:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Tomb Raider: Legend, Lara comes alive with intricately animated expressions, moves and abilities. An arsenal of modern equipment, such as a magnetic grappling device, binoculars, frag grenades, personal lighting device and communications equipment.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2006 @ 10:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Capcom today announced Mega Man Battle Network 6 in two versions – Cybeast Gregar and Cybeast Falzar for the GBA. The popular net battle series reaches a dramatic climax as familiar heroes, Lan and Mega Man, find themselves on unfamiliar terrain both in the real and cyber worlds.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2006 @ 10:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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WEBZEN today announced that it has signed an exclusive worldwide agreement with U.S.-based Red 5 Studios to publish a new MMOG property. Red 5 Studios is founded by former Diablo/World of Warcraft members and recently signed the Offset engine for its new project.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2006 @ 10:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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CDV today announced that Butur's supernatural WWII FPS ÜberSoldier has gone gold and will ship in April. ÜberSoldier features nail-biting, fast-paced combat, historically based weapons and diverse environments sure to challenge fans of action games.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2006 @ 9:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Turbine and Atari announced that its pen & paper inspired MMORPG Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach has launched in North America. DDO is a unique experience where players must use their combat skills and wits to survive dangerous dungeons, fiendish traps and foes that punish the foolish.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2006 @ 9:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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2K Games today announced that its television series based action game, 24: The Game, has shipped to retail stores across North America, exclusively for PS2.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2006 @ 9:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Midway announced today that Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, the final franchise installment on current generation systems featuring the most extensive cast of playable characters in the series to–date and an all–new create–a–fighter mode, is currently in development for the PS2 and Xbox.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2006 @ 9:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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UberSoldier is a high-tech first-person 3D shooter, which takes place in an alternate universe where the fascist Germany won in the Second World War. A soldier of the German Resistance, Karl Stolz, turns out to be involved in the deadly play of mysterious powers, and at stake is control over the entire world.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2006 @ 9:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA today announced that Criterion Games' FPS BLACK is now available at North American retailers. BLACK delivers explosive Hollywood-style gun battles and destruction set against the modern war on terror.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2006 @ 9:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA shipped The Sims 2 Open for Business to retailers around the globe today. The Sims 2 Open for Business allows players to access a whole new type of gameplay that takes Sims out of their homes, and allows them to flourish at their dream business.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2006 @ 9:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA announced today that The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II has shipped to retailers nationwide and will be in stores on March 2, 2006. This real-time strategy game offers the chance to experience Middle-earth in a way you have never seen.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2006 @ 9:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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CDV has released the first patch for Metropolis' SkiSpringen Winter 2006, bringing your German retail game to v1.18 and fixing localization issues and SSE problems.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2006 @ 8:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sierra has shipped SWAT 4: The Stetchkov Syndicate, the first expansion pack for SWAT 4, to retail stores this week for the PC.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2006 @ 8:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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INgrooves today announced it has licensed 28 hip-hop and electronic songs from its catalogue to Capcom for Final Fight: Streetwise and will produce and digitally publish the game soundtrack. Final Fight: Streetwise calls for players to use their street smarts and powerful fighting skills to survive the back alleys of Metro City.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2006 @ 2:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tortuga: Two Treasures will have players setting sail as pirate captains in search of action, adventure and of course, treasure. You play Thomas ‘Hawk’ Blythe and after you get betrayed and captured, a dramatic battle for power, romance, treasure and truth commences beneath the Jolly Roger. Two Treasures features epic land and naval battles, featuring everything from sword fights to cannon-battles.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2006 @ 2:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Chibi-Robo is a gift to a little girl whose father wants her to have the best birthday ever. Chibi-Robo isn't just a toy, though. He's a household helper whose sole task is to bring happiness to his family. Chibi is only 3 inches tall, but he's capable of some impressive feats. Chibi-Robo!: Plug Into Adventure sweeps its way across Europe on the 26th May 2006.